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AICPI numbers for Industrial Workerson base 2001=100 for the month of November, 2009

All India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workerson base 2001=100 for the month of November, 2009

All India Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) on base 2001=100 for the month of November, 2009 increased by 3 points and stood at 168 (one hundred and sixtyeight).

During November, 2009, the index recorded a maximum increase of 10 points in Rajkot centre, 8 points each in Sholapur, Warrangal and Faridabad centres, 6 points each in Quilon, Giridih, Mumbai and Varanasi centres, 5 points in 7 centres, 4 points in 10 centres, 3 points in 18 centres, 2 points in 17 centres and 1 point in 11 centres. The index decreased by 1 point in Ghaziabad centre and 2 points in Vadodara centre, while in the remaining 5 centres the index remained stationary.

The maximum increase of 10 points in Rajkot centre is mainly on account of increase in the prices of Rice, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Arhar Dal, Moong Dal, Groundnut Oil, Milk (Buffalo), Pure Ghee, Onion, Vegetable items, Sugar, Tailoring Charges, etc. The increase of 8 points each in Sholapur, Warrangal and Faridabad centres is due to increase in the prices of Rice, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Arhar Dal, Moong Dal, Fresh Milk, Milk (Buffalo), Onion, Vegetable items, Sugar, Tea Leaf, Tea (Readymade), Electricity Charges, Bus Fare, etc. The increase of 6 points each in Quilon, Giridih, Mumbai and Varanasi centres is due to Rice, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Arhar Dal, Mustard Oil, Goat Meat, Onion, Vegetable items, Sugar, Tea (Readymade), Electricity Charges, etc. However, the decrease of 1 point in Ghaziabad centre is mainly due to Mustard Oil, Vegetable items, etc. and the decrease of 2 points in Vadodara Centre is due to Wheat, Vegetable items, etc.

The indices in respect of the six major centres are as follows :

1. Ahmedabad
162

2. Delhi
155

3. Bangalore
174

4. Kolkata
168

5. Chennai
157

6. Mumbai
170

The point to point rate of inflation for the month of November, 2009 is 13.51% as compared to 11.49% in October, 2009.

Cabinet approves revision of pay scales of faculty of Autonomous Medical Education Institutions

The Cabinet has approved enhanced Pay Scales of Faculty of Autonomous Institutions of Medical Education under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

As for RIMS, Imphal and LGBRIHM, Tezpur these two institutions were taken over by the Ministry in the 2007 from North Eastern Council and are currently affiliated to local universities. Faculty members of these two institutions will be given University Grants Commission (UGC) Pay Scales.

The revised pay scales will be effective from 01.01.2006 and other allowances from 01.09.2008 and pay of existing incumbents will be fixed as per the formula given in the CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.

2420 faculty members will get benefit of these enhanced pay scales. The financial implication for budget is Rs. 91.20 crores annually.

Performance of production units during April - November 2009

Chittranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) produced 122 electric locomotives against the target of 133 electronic locomotives and Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) produced 174 diesel locomotives against the target of 169 diesel locomotives during April-November 2009. Rail Coach Factory (RCF) produced 1015 coaches against the target of 1015 coaches where as Integral Coach Factory (ICF) produced 865 coaches against the targets of 850 coaches during the same period. Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) produced 128525 wheels and 47072 axles during the same period against the target of 127247 wheels and 41709 axles during April-November 2009.

During the month of November 2009, CLW, DLW, ICF, RCF and RWF have produced 21 electric locomotives, 21 diesel locomotive, 100 coaches, 120 coaches, 15357 wheels and 5807 axles respectively against the target of 22 electric locomotives, 21 diesel locomotive, 100 coaches, 120 coaches, 14211 wheels and 4914 axels.

Railways have realized an amount of Rs. 31.01 crore approximately during the month of November 2009 through ticket checking.

Reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs in autonomous bodiesl institutions etc

No.360111612009-Estt.(Res.)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, the 23rd December, 2009

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs in autonomous bodiesl institutions etc

The undersigned is directed to say that instructions were issued vide Ministry of Home Affairs' O.M. No. 39/40/74-SCT (I) dated 30.9.1974 that the autonomous bodiesl institutions, which receive grant-in-aid from the Government of lndia, would make suitable provision in the relevant Statutes or in the Articles of Association of the respective bodies to provide reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in services under their control. After introduction of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) on 8.9.1993, the autonomous bodies etc. were expected to make provision in this regard also.

It has been brought to the notice of this Department that some of the autonomous bodiesl institutions have not made suitable provision about reservation in their Statutes1 Articles of Association.

2. All the Ministriesl Departments etc. are requested toensure that suitable provisions of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs are made in the Statutes1 Articles of Association of all the autonomous bodiesl institutions under them and such provisions are implemented scrupulously.